Belarus vs Syria Prediction
π While the Belarus national team is technically not under direct sanctions, they have long been forced to play their official matches on neutral ground, in a different country, and behind closed doors. Friendlies, however, are a different story. Syria are set to travel to Minsk, and both sides are capable of delivering an entertaining contest. Hereβs our prediction for this fixture.
Head-to-Head
π In 2022, the sides met just once in a head-to-head clash, with the Belarusians edging it 1-0.

Belarus Team Overview
The day when the team steps onto the pitch at a major tournament is yet to come. Belarus finished only fourth in their World Cup qualifying group, failing to secure a single win in six matches. Now, a new phase of preparation is underway-this time, with an eye on the Nations League. In March, Belarus played two friendlies, recording victories over Cyprus (1-0) and Armenia (2-1). Given that the national team will be competing in League C of the Nations League, these results are significant. After facing Syria, Belarus are set to take on Burkina Faso, who are currently based nearby in Russia.
Match Results: Belarus

Syria Team Overview
The Syrians wrapped up their World Cup qualifying campaign in 2024, and the Asian Cup qualifiers became the next major milestone. Syria delivered a dominant performance, winning every group-stage match with an impressive aggregate score of 21-2. In January 2027, they are set to compete in the final tournament against Kyrgyzstan, China, and Iran. Alongside their clash with Belarus, a fixture against Bahrain is also scheduled for June 9. Having played just one match in 2026, it remains unclear what to expect from this national side.
Match Results: Syria
Match Outcome Prediction
Trends- Syria have lost 7 of their last 8 away games (International Friendlies).
Total Goals Prediction
Trends- Over 1.5 goals has landed in 7 of Belarus's last 8 matches (International Friendlies).
- Over 1.5 goals has hit in 6 of Belarus's last 7 home games (International Friendlies).
- Over 1.5 goals has been scored in each of Syria's last 5 matches (International Friendlies).
β Editorial Prediction
Home advantage is set to play a crucial role here. Belarus rarely get the chance to perform in front of their own fans, so the support from the stands should be significant. On top of that, Belarus operate at a different level and regularly face stronger opposition. Syria are a solid side, but they might lack the individual quality needed to make the difference. Our pick: Belarus to win. Predicted scoreline: 2-0.